Apple today unveiled the newly designed MacBook, the world’s most advanced consumer notebook featuring the Intel Core Duo processor and a gorgeous new 13-inch glossy widescreen display, all in a sleek design that is up to five times faster than the iBook and up to four times faster than the 12-inch PowerBook. Together with the 15-and 17-inch MacBook Pros, the new MacBook completes Apple’s Intel-based portables lineup and replaces both the iBook and the 12-inch PowerBook, as MacDailyNews first reported back on January 11, 2006. Apple’s entire portables lineup now offers Intel Core Duo processors; a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go; breakthrough Front Row media experience with Apple Remote; and several advanced features including DVI with dual display support, optical digital audio input and output, Gigabit Ethernet, Sudden Motion Sensor, Scrolling TrackPad and MagSafe Power Adapter.
“Apple began the transition to Intel Core Duo-based notebooks in February with the 15-inch MacBook Pro, and now just 90 days later we have completed the transition with the release of the all new MacBook,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, in the press release. “The complete MacBook lineup leads the industry with Apple’s trademark innovative design and advanced mobile features — from top to bottom it is the best notebook line that we have ever offered.”
With prices starting at $1,099, the MacBook lineup includes three models: a 1.83 GHz and 2.0 GHz MacBook in a newly-designed white enclosure and a 2.0 GHz MacBook in a new black enclosure. The new MacBook offers performance up to five times faster than the iBook and up to four times faster than the 12-inch PowerBook with a completely new system architecture including a 667 MHz front-side bus and 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory expandable to 2GB. At about one-inch thin, the new MacBook is 20 percent thinner than the iBook and features a gorgeous new 13-inch glossy widescreen display. With a display that is 79 percent brighter than the iBook and the 12-inch PowerBook, the MacBook provides incredibly crisp images with richer colors, deeper blacks and significantly greater contrast. At a resolution of 1280 x 800, the MacBook display provides 30 percent more viewing area than the iBook and the 12-inch PowerBook.
Every new MacBook comes with a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go using Apple’s award-winning iChat AV, or recording a video Podcast or iMovie using iLife ’06. MacBook also includes Photo Booth, Apple’s fun-to-use application that lets users take quick snapshots with the built-in iSight video camera, add entertaining visual effects and share their pictures with the touch of a button. The new MacBook gives customers a simple way to enjoy their digital lifestyle content wherever they go — including music, photos and videos from across the room using the Apple Remote. With Front Row, users can effortlessly access shared iTunes playlists, iPhoto libraries and video throughout their home via Bonjour, Apple’s zero configuration wireless networking built into Mac OS X.
Designed to withstand the rigors of life on the go, every MacBook comes with Apple’s MagSafe Power Adapter, created especially for mobile users that makes charging the notebook’s battery easier than ever by magnetically coupling the power cord to the MacBook. The MagSafe Power Adapter safely disconnects from the notebook when there is strain on the power cord, helping to prevent the notebook from falling off its work surface. Every MacBook also includes Apple’s Sudden Motion Sensor that is designed to protect the hard drive in case of a fall, and all MacBooks include a Scrolling TrackPad to easily scroll through long web pages or pan across large photographs.
With the latest high-performance connectivity options, every new MacBook includes built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11g WiFi for up to 54 Mbps fast wireless networking, built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), two USB 2.0 ports, combination analog and optical digital audio input and output ports, and a mini-DVI video output to connect up to a 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display.
Every MacBook includes iLife ’06, the next generation of Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications featuring iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand and iWeb, a new iLife application that makes it super-easy to create amazing websites with photos, blogs and Podcasts and publish them on .Mac for viewing by anyone on the Internet with just a single click. All the iLife ’06 applications run natively on the new Intel-based MacBooks for maximum performance.
Every MacBook also comes with the latest release of the world’s most advanced operating system, Mac OS X version 10.4.6 “Tiger” including Safari, Mail, iCal, iChat AV, Front Row and Photo Booth, running natively on Apple’s Intel-based notebook line. Mac OS X Tiger includes an innovative software translation technology called Rosetta that lets customers run most Mac OS X PowerPC applications seamlessly. Intel-based Mac customers have more than 1,700 Universal applications to choose from and the list is growing each day with hundreds of developers including Adobe, Quark and IBM’s Lotus division announcing support for Mac OS X Intel-based applications. An updated list of Universal applications for Mac OS X is available at http://guide.apple.com/universal
The new MacBook is available immediately through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple today also increased processor speeds on both models of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, delivering even greater performance at no additional cost. The $2,499 model now includes a 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, up from 2.0 GHz, and the $1,999 model now includes a 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, up from 1.83 GHz. Beginning today, the MacBook Pro also offers the new glossy widescreen display as a CTO option on both the 15-and 17-inch models at no additional cost.
The 1.83 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of US$1,099, includes:
• 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display with 250 cd/m2 brightness
• 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor
• 667 MHz front-side bus
• 512MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2GB
• 60GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately)
• built-in iSight video camera
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
• Scrolling TrackPad
• Infrared Apple Remote
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
The 2.0 GHz, 13-inch white MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,299, includes:
• 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display with 250 cd/m2 brightness
• 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor
• 667 MHz front-side bus
• 512MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2GB
• 60GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• a slot-load SuperDrive(TM) (DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately)
• built-in iSight video camera
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
• Scrolling TrackPad
• Infrared Apple Remote
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
The 2.0 GHz, 13-inch black MacBook, for a suggested retail price of $1,499, includes:
• 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800 display with 250 cd/m2 brightness
• 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo processor
• 667 MHz front-side bus
• 512MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2GB
• 80GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor
• a slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Mini-DVI out (adapters for DVI, VGA and Composite/S-Video sold separately)
• built-in iSight video camera
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port
• one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog
• Scrolling TrackPad
• Infrared Apple Remote
• 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
Additional build-to-order options for the MacBook include the ability to upgrade to 80GB, 100GB or 120GB 5400 rpm hard drive, up to 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, Apple USB Modem, Apple Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, Apple Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
See the new Apple MacBooks here.
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Mike K:
“Even the non-universal Photoshop runs a heck of a lot faster on the new MacBook than it did on the iBook”
umm… no.
go here:
http://www.macworld.com/2006/05/firstlooks/mbp17bench/index.php?lsrc=mwrss
They ran their Photoshop suite on a 2.16Ghz MacBook Pro 15″ and it took 2:32 to finish. They ran the same suite on a 1.67Ghz PowerBook (a bit faster than the old 1.4Ghz iBook) and it took 1:34 to finish.
The iBook would clearly dominate the new MacBook in Photoshop, until Photoshop CS3 comes out in 2007.
“Mike K, I am all for a core solo. That would fit me fine and thousands would agree with me I would bet.”
…except that Core Solo is only like $20 cheaper than a Core Duo. Not a good trade-off, considering that pretty much everything in Mac OS X is multithreaded and runs much better on a Core Duo.
From: Apple_fan
May 16, 06 – 01:44 pm
Big boy is exactly the opposite of what his name implies. He just wants attention.
So I can’t have an opinion other then yours without getting this kind of comment.
Nick, It was not me who said that is was Billy Boy.
Nick says “…the funny thing is that the new MacBooks are more powerful than my MacBook Pro 1.83Ghz is – except for the integrated graphics. Same memory, same bus, same Core duo, 1280 resolution, FireWire and USB 2.0, same hard drive… The only thing missing is dedicated graphics.”
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Exactly, dedicated graphics…
That’s why a professional who does photo and/or graphics work should buy a machine WITH professional dedicated graphics.
“The only thing missing is dedicated graphics.”
Not true, the MBP also has PCI express card slot, Firewire 800 port, and a dedicated GPU with 30″ display support.
Why are there so many Windowsusers here whining and complaining about a product they not going to buy???…..Too much money? buy a windoze crappy box with 100.000 viruses, malware, spyware and other shit waiting for you and “share” your pc with a dozen mafia hackers…or buy a second hand mac and have fun. If you’re a pro user price is not that important unless you make no money with your work. In that case quit that job and find another. Apple macs rocksolid hardware that just works and that gives me the freedom to do my (creative) works without to worry about security that much…firewall on and no “blind opening” of downloaded stuff… i JUST WORKS, it does NOT CRASH and comes loaded with cool apps! It’ss worth the price if you like it…if you don’t like it buy another brand!
MacB..still the Netherlands.
I hope this Macbook laptop is just a testicle warmer not a testicle toaster….that is if you have testicles.
I know two people who will buy one. Heck, I’d trade my MBP for one (with a rebate for the difference of course).
I don’t need the video card.
These new machines look fantastic.
Black MacBook $150 Extra?!
we detail in this blog how a Black MacBook with the same specs as a White MacBook (80BG hard drive, 2.0GHz Core Duo, super-drive) is $150 more. Will people pay $150 just for color?
^^ See the appleinsider pictures someone else posted above.
The pictures Apple has up don’t do the design justice–they don’t really let you see the design and the texture. I hope they change them.
One Button Trackpad & Intel Graphics for $1,100-UP. OMFG!
No thanks.
I am not going to drink any Kool-Aid on this one.
“Complaining about a frickin $100 increase for a boatload of new features and 5x performance increase….
Tell you what, instead of taking your girlfriend out to dinner and a movie this weekend, tell her you’re gonna pick up Chinese food and a rent a movie from Blockbuster.. Then you can take the $100 bucks that you would have spent on dinner and a movie and put it into your new MacBook that you will be using everyday for the next 3-4 years..
Then quit your whining and shut up already… Fricking cheapskates!”
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“Not true, the MBP also has PCI express card slot, Firewire 800 port, and a dedicated GPU with 30″ display support.”
Hmm, my MacBook Pro doesn’t have FireFire 800. =)
I guarantee I will never need that card slot, just like 99% of the people who have MBPs.
The dedicated GPU is good for games, Motion and Aperture – that’s about it. Integrated graphics works as well for everything else. The MacBook 2Ghz would outperform my MacBook Pro 1.83Ghz at rendering, FinalCut Pro, Logic Pro, and most other pro aps. Funny.
The MacBook would work fine with a 30″ display. It won’t run it 2500*1600, but it will certainly support it.
Ugh says ‘One Button Trackpad & Intel Graphics for $1,100-UP. OMFG!”
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Actually no, It’s $1099 for:
– A 5x faster core-duo processor
– Faster Front side bus
– Faster DDR Ram
– Gigabit ethernet
– 13.3″ Widescreen display
– Built in iSight cam
– Mag safe connector and latch
– digital audio in and out
– Front Row w/ remote control
– iLife 06
– Dual boot machine
– 1 inch thin
You don’t need any Kool-aid to see that this is the best value and feature set of any laptop made by any manufacturer.
Nick, I’m not sure what your point is… If you don’t need the extra features that the MBP has then sell it and buy a MacBook, it’s a lot cheaper.
i was just pointing out the differences between the pro and consumer level machines. Pros are typically the ones who will need dedicated graphics, FW800 and a card slot, so they should stick with the MBP.
The majority of consumers will do just fine with the extremely well equipped MacBook.
Nick says “The MacBook would work fine with a 30″ display. It won’t run it 2500*1600, but it will certainly support it.”
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I’m not 100% certain on this, but I don’t believe this is correct… I don’t think the integrated GPU in the MacBook will support the 30″ display at any resolution. Can anyone confirm?
The black looks too Dellish and early 90’s for me. Never really a fan of the white. A little splash of color would be nice. I wish they offered in silver.
It’s too bad Apple doesn’t let people choose which graphics they want, like Dell does:
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=E1505S3&s=dhs
it’s an extra $79 for ATI x1300 128MB graphics, or an extra $129 for an ATI x1400 256MB card. Either would suffice for Aperture. Either would cost less than the $150 black color option.
“The black looks too Dellish and early 90’s for me. Never really a fan of the white. A little splash of color would be nice. I wish they offered in silver.”
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I hate to say it, but I thought the same thing about the black looking a bit “Dellish.” I would like to see a medium charcoal grey.
Nick says “It’s too bad Apple doesn’t let people choose which graphics they want, like Dell does”
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They don’t do this because it would require two different internal design layouts for the same computer, which means higher manufacturing costs.
It’s not like they are not offering a portable with a dedicated GPU, it just costs more.. Considering that the majority of users will be fine with the integrated GPU, there really was no point for them to do this…
If you need a dedicated GPU, buy a MBP, if not, get a MacBook.
“If you need a dedicated GPU, buy a MBP, if not, get a MacBook.”
So instead of just paying another $79 like would would with Dell, you get to spend several hundred dollars more to get a larger form factor laptop from Apple. Cool.
Well, there are some additional pro- features in the MBP, but basically, yes.
It was the same argument with the G5 iMac and the G5 PowerMac.. The G5 iMac was considerably cheaper and the performance gap wasn’t very big. But if you’re a pro user and needed the expandibility and card slots, you have to pay the price.
I looked into it, and the MacBook supports up to 1920*1200 resolution on an external display. In other words, it will support 1080p HD video on the 30 inch display just fine.
http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsID=14661